Slazenger 7
Slazenger 7 is a power pop quartet from Chicago. Founded just after the turn of the century by Matt DeRosa, Mike Fertig, and Todd Hoyer, the band also now includes Molly Sullivan. The group has caught a minor buzz around Chicago by writing catchy, high-energy, pop songs that draw on their adolescent memories. Originally the band built a niche for themselves with their penchant for writing songs with the word "girl" in The Title ("Suburban Girl," "Dominick's Girl," "Beer Cart Girl"). However, the group has since evolved into songwriting that explores other themes as well.
History
Unofficially formed in 2003, it wasn't until 2005 that the band finally played their first notes together in their Elmwood Park practice space. At that time they were known as The Finalists. However, wishing to avoid the hassle of being confused with Maverick Records and Warner Bros. recording artists The Finalist, the band changed their name to Slazenger 7.
The band released their first album, titled Night Putting, on December 20, 2006. The 11 track album was titled after a line from the major motion picture, Caddyshack.
In early 2007, Slazenger 7 recruited vocalist Molly Sullivan (formerly of The Vivian Girls)to take over duties as the band's lead singer. This addition has helped the group creatively expand their already musically diverse repertoire.
Currently unsigned by a major label, Slazenger 7 is working on their second album. In addition, the band plans to simultaneously release an EP titled Night Putting With the Daughter of the Dean. The EP will feature several songs from their original Night Putting album reworked with Sullivan on lead vocals.
Discography
Night Putting - 2006
Track list:
1. Here Come the Finalists
2. SCRAM!
3. Chicago
4. Dominick's Girl
5. Not That Bad
6. Shoot the Sherbet
7. She's Coming Up for Air
8. Suburban Girl
9. Better Off
10. Beer Cart Girl
11. The Ballad of Mitch Cumstein
Band Facts
~ Slazenger 7 is the golf ball that James Bond switches with the Slazenger 1 used by the villain Auric Goldfinger in the movie Goldfinger. Bond tells Goldfinger that he must have played the wrong ball on the 18th fairway, so he automatically loses the hole and Bond wins the match.
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